Tag: global warming

Living in the United States means being frustrated whenever you pay attention to what is going on. Preserving our planet often takes a backseat to the corporate agenda. Their bottom line? Make as much money as possible. Well, this Christmas, we can do something about that. I have referenced this quote before, but now, during … Continue reading How to Have an Ethical Christmas

Want to hear a story? This amazing little boy, his existence was six years in the making. Undiagnosed infertility issues meant years of waiting for our little miracle. When he was born, I wanted to give him the world. I felt that the best way to love him was to give him all of the … Continue reading An Ethical Christmas

I had every intention of cooking up all the scrap pieces of my jack-o-lantern into yummy delicious treats… well, Halloween morning I woke up with full on chills, body aches, congestion… oh, yeah, the dreaded flu. The body aches and chills went away after a couple of days, but I swear I am still feeling … Continue reading Make Plans and… you know the rest

Happy Halloween eve, ya’ll! I hope you are enjoying all of the festivities! We have gone to a pumpkin patch and a neighborhood Fall festival so far this holiday. We have yet to carve our pumpkin, though! I am hoping to do that tonight! When I do, I plan on putting the zero waste philosophy … Continue reading Happy Haunting

Let’s talk sustainable fashion. This was a hurdle that I was not sure how well I could manage. When it comes to buying things for myself I am a cheapskate!!! My usual clothing purchases are infrequent (which is a good thing), but they used to be whatever was cheapest. The thing I failed to consider … Continue reading Sustainable and Ethical Fashion

Something you should know about me is once I decide to do something, I do it. I don’t usually take the slow and steady road. I go full immersion… even if that may not be the best path. Our zero waste journey has been abrupt and life altering, but very successful. I had hoped to … Continue reading Cheers to New Beginnings… and Patience

While I was pregnant with my son, I made every effort to keep him as healthy as possible. I ate healthy foods. I exercised. I took my prenatal vitamins. I was busy preparing the perfect environment for him to thrive, but not thinking about his environment for once he was born. I was not entirely … Continue reading Creating a better world, one choice at a time…